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LUTHERAN    SYNOD 


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MINISTKHIUM 


NORTH  CAROLINA. 


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MINUTES 


OF    THE 


EV.  LUTHERAN  SYNOi) 


MINISTERIul[ 


North  Carolii^, 

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Conveiied  in  Organ  Church,  Rowan  County,  April  JO,  IS  17. 


SALISBURY  :  ^ 


PRINTED  AT  THE  WATCHMAN  OFFICE. 


1847. 


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MINUTES 

OK   THE 

EYAi\G,  LUTHERAN  SYAOD  &  MINISTERIUM 

OF 

NOIITII  CAROLINA. 


hi  accordance  with  the  19:Ii  Resolution  of  the  43th  annual 
convention  of  liie  Evan.  Lutheran  Synod  of  North  Carolina, 
tfie  niinisrerial  members  with  tlieir  respective  lay  delegates 
assemhied  on  the  30th  of  April,  IS  17,  in  Oi^an  church.  Rowan 
County,  N.  C.  At  10  o'cloclc,  A.  M.,  the  services  preparatory 
to  lhe*w^anization  of  Synod  were  opened  with  a  sermon  by 
ihQc President,  Rev.  S.^Rothipck,  from  L  Thes.  ii.  11,  12. 

Divine  service  being  concluded,  and*  after  an  intermission 
of  lialf  an  hour,  the  President  then  called  the  Synod  to  order, 
and  opened  the  first  session  with  singing  and  prayer. 

The  Secretary  then  called  the  roll,  noting  the  absentees, 
which  is  as  follows  : 

ORDALXED"  MINISTERS. 

Address. 
•^LLut/iersville,  Rowan  county,  X  C. 

Jlutt's  Store,  Orange  co. 

Salislmj-y,  Rowan  co. 

Rockville,         " 
x,^tatesvillc,  Iredell  co. 

Concord,  Cabarrus  co.  •' 

jSIocksville,  Davie  co. 

Rockville,  Roican  co. 

LICENTIATES. 

Clniip's,  Guilford  county, 
Wilhesboro\  Wilkes  co. 

Browntown,  Davidson  co.  '"' 

Concord,  Cabarrus  co. 


Karnes. 

1. 

Rev 

.  J. 

D.  SCHECK, 

"2. 

" 

WM.  ARTZ,         ^ 

3. 

(( 

J. 

B.  ANTHONY, 

4. 

" 

SAM'L.  ROTHROCK, 

.5.. 

" 

BEN  J.  AREV, 

»J. 

" 

W 

.  G.  HARTER, 

7 

<( 

JACOB  CRIM,     , 

8. 

«< 

J. 

A.  LINN, 

9. 

Rev. 

,  J. 

GRIESON,* 

10. 

" 

A. 

GRIMES,* 

Jl. 

" 

J. 

SWICEGOOD, 

1:2. 

ct 

W 

nt, 

.  H.  FINK,t 

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Absei 

tKeceived 

Qt  this  tnecung. 

The  following  lay  delegates  then  presented  the  certificates 
of  their  appointment,  and  were  received  as  members  of 
Synod  : 

LAY  DELEGATES. 

1.  Mr.  JOHN  FAGGART,  From  Ecv.  J.  D.  Scheck's  charge. 

2.  "     JOHN  ZIMMERMAN,  "  Wm.  Artz's 

3.  Col.  DAVID  LENTS,  «  6".  I^othrock's 

4.  Mr.  HENRY  TROUTMAN,  "  B.  Arey's 

5.  "  PHILIP  RIDENHOUR,  '        "  TV.  G.  Hartefs    " 

6.  "  JOHN  SEA  FORD,  "  J.  Crinis 

7.  "  PETER  MILLER,  "  .     /.  A.  Linn's 

8.  "  CALEB  PEELER,  «  /.  Swicegood's      " 

9.  "  MOSES  RAMER,  "  W.  H.  Fink's      " 

10.  Col.  JOHN  SMITH,  Vacant  charge.  *  f  " 

IL  DAVID  BARRINGER,  Esq., 

The  President  then  read  his  annual  report,  which  was  re-' 
ceived  and  laid  on  the  table  for  further  consideration. 

PRESIDENT'S  REPORT. 

Dear  Brethren  : 

Another  year  of  our  existence  and  of  our  Ministry  has  passed  avvay,  and  ue 
are  again  assembled  in  our  regular  annual  synodical  capacity.  Since  our  'asl 
meeting  at  Union  Church,  many  of  our  race  "  have  gone  the  way  of  all  flpsh,"' 
and  not  only  have  many  valuable  and  influential  private  members  of  the  cliurcli 
been  removed  from  this  state  of  trial,  but,  as  appeared'from  the  obituary  notices 
in  the  Lutheran  Observer,  some  of  the  Ministers  within  the  bounds  of  some  other 
synods,  have  also  been  called  to  their  reward.  But  our  number  has  not  been  di- 
minished, and  we  are  again  allowed,  in  the  good  providence  of  God,  to  greet  each 
other  as  brethren  and  ministers,  laboring  together  in  the  same  good  cause,  the 
cause  of  piety  and  sound  christian  morality.  W^  are  assembled  together  in  the 
name  of  Him,  who  is  the  Head  of  the  church,  and  "  God  over  all  blessed  forever," 
to  communicate,  what,  by  the  divine  blessing,  has  been  done  among  the  people  of 
our  several  charges,  to  unite  our  prayers  and  our  counsels  for  our  own  and  our 
neighbor's  good,  and  to  deliberate  upon  the  best  interests  of  the  church.  May  we 
have  much  of  the  meek  and  the  humble  mind  that  was  in  Christ,  and  an  enlarged 
measure  of  the  enlightening,  sanctifying  and  guiding  influences  of  the  Holy  Spirit, 
to  lead  us  into  ail  the  truth. 

It  now  becomes  my  constitutional  duty,  as  the  last  act  of  my  office,  to  lay  before 
you  a  detail  of  my  official  acts  during  the  past  year.  My  official  acts  have  been 
but  few. 

On  the  26th  of  last  May,  I  gave,  on  application,  an  ad  interim  License  to  Bro- 
ther W.  H.  Fink.  Brother  Fink  had  received  a  License  of  similar  import  during 
the  year  preceding  the  past,  from  my  predecessor  iu  office.  Afterwards  said 
Brother  journeyed  into  South-western  Virginia,  and  at  the  time  of  our  last  meet- 


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mg  wa,  under  .he  in.endon  of  looa.ing  ia,  .l,.-,.  Stale.     But  when  your  .lek-.a,,. 
wen,  on  to  the  meeting  of  the  South-wes.ern  \-irgi„i«  synod  in  May  last.  Br°  F 

cZZ  "'"7t"'°"' '"  """"'  =°''*'^'°'^  •°  ''""'^"■'  °K"i"  '°  -'"">  ">  North 
Carohn  ,  wh.ch  he  accordingly  did.  Bu.  .he  term  of  his  Li<.en,se,  obtained  fro,,, 
my  predecessor  had  expired.  And.as  he  wished  to  have  authorit;  to  preach  , 
Gosp  I  dur,ag  the  ,„.erval  between  ,ha.  .io,e  and  ,he  present  tneeting,  ,e  app  ed 
to  me  for  proper  credentials.  Af.er  deliberation  on  ,he  subject,  [  ga;  him  a  Li 
cense  exten^fpg  ,o  this  mccing  ofsynod.  It  „,,.  now  become  he  du  y  of  1 
M.nstenum  regularly  to  exa.nine  Br.  F.-  as  to  his  qualihcations  for  the  gos '.'l 

O  ,  th^Oth  of  last  Septe„,ber,  I  rec|ived  a  co.nmunica.ion  from  Br.  J.  B   4„ 
t;:"  t^r::,":  °^,;'.'"-'«"°''- °^.'^.^  ^-^-^  °f 'He  congregation  in  s;,is 


q:„^    .1  •  1  r,  o^ ''^  "'^  "-""yit^yuuon  m  sails- 

Since  the,,  sa,d  Br.  gave  me  a  verbal  notice.  ,hat  he  had  also  resigned  ,h,. 
of  Union  church.    Since  Br.  Anthonys  resignation  in  Salisbury. Ihe  coni 
ga,,o„  ,„  that  place  has  been  a.  leas,  partially  supplied,  by  several  J  er  bre    - 
en.     I  an,  unable  to  say,  whether  these  congrega.ions  have  taken  any  definite 
nc>,on  yet.  as  ,o  .he.r  future  course,  but  i,  is  ,„  be  hoped  ,hat  thev  will  no    it 

^Xt^'  ^'""^"' "'''""'' '"' "' ""--"'  -'--'  of  a  mL!::! 

On  the  lJ,h  of  October  las.,J  received  a  letter  from  Br.  J.  Crira  the  dele<.ate 

,  ^st  fall.tn  wl„cB  he  infonned  me  of  the  impracicabili.y  of  his  attending' 
r^ee  ing  of  our    reti.re„,i„  the  South.     TheSd.  See.  of  the  8th  Chap,  of  our  C, 
m,mt,on  g,ves  ,he  powe.  to  the  President,  Secretary  and  delegate  elect  to  fill 
canctes  .n  such  cases,  and  having  been  previously  apprised  ,ha,  Br.  In  hony  e     ' 
.empi.,ed  a  journey  ,o  tl«  South  a,  ,hat  season,  he  received  the  appoi  Znt  „ 
subs  itute.     Br.  Anthony,  however,  awards  also  found  it  impractfea  1   To  mee 
cur  brethren  .„  the  South,  and  as  ,he1?L;was  then  too  short  to  make  any  fu"he 
arra„,3  for  the  appoinlment  of  a  delegate.  co„se<,uently  none  J^^tZ 

I  am  unable  for  the  want  of  accurate  information,  to  lay  before  you  a  correct 
atement  of  the  state  of  .he  church  generally,  within  our  limits.     From  so  n 

condV   '"';     ""'"''  T"'""'"""  "■""■  °*"^  ^"'-'  -™-'-f  "-  iw  u 
ond,  ,on  of  the,r  several  charges,  from  which  it  would  appear,  that,  altho.  le 

have  been  no  special  out-pourings  of  the  Spirit  and  revivals  of  rehv  on  ye.  as 

whole,  the  church  appears  to  be  tnoving.  slowly  it  is  irue.  yet  steaddy  f„  ™d  ^ 

Our  mmisters  as  a  body,  appear  to  be  induslriously  employed  in  preachii  l  the 

ton  of  behevers.  and  for  the  conversion  of  the  irreligious  and  unawakened  ■  and 
ho  we  cannot  record  any  extraordinary  interest  on  the  subject  of  reliXn 'thr 
abors  nevertheless  appear  not  to  have  been  without  encouraging  success     Brot 

llvedl  I  ""  f  *'"  "'  ^"'"^'y'  »'  "'■''^'-  Pl=«  "«=  I-»Ple  l-ad  re- 

vived on  the  erection  of  a  new  house  of  worship.     1,  is  ,„  be  hoped  tha,  the 

P»,«.worthy  objec.  contemplated  by  .h«  people,  may  be  accomplished 


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In  looking  over  the  extent  of  our  church  within  the  bounds  of  out  Synod,  it  is 
to  be  lamented,  and  deeply  lamented,  that  we  have  so  many  destitute  congrega- 
tions, which  are  famishing  for  the  want  of  spiritual  bread.  They  are  like  sheep 
without  a  shepherd,  having  none  to  lead  them  to  the  fountain  of  living  waters. — 
And  what  is  to  be  lamented  more  thin  all,  is,  that  we  appear  to  be  unable  to  sup- 
p]y  them  with  ministers.  In- Catawba,  Davidson  and  Stokes  coua|ies,  wc  have 
vacant  fields,  which  afford  ample  room  for  ministerial  enterprize  and  labor,  and 
r.bundant  material  to  operate  upon,  and  v,hich%iight,and  no  doubt  would,  become 
interesting  pastorates,  provided  they  could  be  supplied  in  time  v.ith  paltors.  The 
;;ope  was  entertained  last  winter,  that  our  destitute  brethren  in  Catawba  county, 
would  be  supplied  with  &  spiritual  sheplierd  in  the 'person  of  Br.  J.  D.  Stingly,  a 
licentiate  of  the  Synod  of  South  Carolina.  Br.'^.  called  at  ray  Rouise  last  fall, 
stnting,  that  he  had  come  to  North  Carolina  in  quest  of  a  field  of  labor.  He  was  -Mf 
leconiinended  to  visit  cur  brethren  in  Catawba,  and  at  the  same  time  I  gave  '.  .  ! 
;i  letter  of  introduction  to  a  prominent  member  residing  in  Newton.  He  was  :  -o 
r.ccompnnied  thither  by  Br.  Linn,  who  tarried' v/ifli  him  several  da5'3,,  and  aided 
!:im  in  forming  acquaintances,  and  gave  him  such  other  aid  as  the  shortness  of  tife 
■;a;e  v;ould  adniit  of.  But  I  regret  to  learn,  incidentally,  that  said  Br.  has  again, 
!or  reasons  no  doubt  satisfactory  lo  l;;;nself,  returned  to  the  Soutlivi^tJ  that  our 
brethren  in  Catawba  did  net  succeed  in  securing  his  services.  From  a  private 
?trer  written  by  Br.  S.  to  a  member  of  thi|«.Syncd,' and  wiiich  was  kindly  placed 
.;j  my  hands,  it  is  to  be  feared,  that  he  came  to  N.  C.  under  soifSlpwhat  erroneous 
tr.pressions.  He  appears  to  have  had'  the  impression,  that  our  Synod  stood  pledg- 
f'J  for  the  support  of  any  minister  who  would  take  chargp  of  the  cungregations  in  0, 
Catawba.  He  no  doubt  received  this  impression  from  a  private  communication 
;;d  Jresr7ed  by  a  member  of  this  Synod  to  a  brother  in  ihe,Soulh. ,  I  regret  that  Br. 
S.  did  not  make  known  to  me,  when  at  roy  house,  what  his  impressions  on  that 
subject  were,  as  I  should  then  have  recommetided  him  to  the  attention  of  the  E::- 
ecutive  Committee  of  our  Missionary  and  Education  Socit : 

I  received  a  letter  under  date  of  Feb.  20th.,  from  our  ini.J..  ,_. .1  1 :.:..,.. 

.Ir.cob  Scherer,  formerly  a  member  of^his  body,  but  now  a  membe/  of  the  Synod 
<  :  South-Western  Virginia,  in  which  lie  informed  me,  t&at  he  labored  for  several 
months  during  the  past  year  in  our  de.-titute  congregations  in  Davidson  and  Stokes 
counties,  and  would  have  continued  iiis  labors  for  a  few  months  longer,, j^ad  he 
not  tlillen  a  victi.m  to  the  ague  and  I'evcr,  from  which  he  had  net  yet  recovered. 
Brother  Scherer  labored  under  the  auspices  of  the  Executive  Committee  of  the 
Missionary  and  Education  Socielj^-and  it  is  to  be  much  regretted  that  his  health 
.'ailed  him,  and  thus  incapacitatedphn  for  tlje  prosecution  of  his  labors,  as  he  had 
designed  doing.  From  Br.  S.  letter  it  would  appear,  that  the  prospects  of  reviving 
■.ivA  building  up  our  vacant  congregations  in, Davidson  and  Stokes  counties,  are 
f'ecldcdly  cheering  and  encouraging,  provided  they  could  be  speedily  supplied  with 
ihe  preaching  of  the  gospel  and  aflministration  of  the  ordinances  of  our  holy  re- 
ligion. Brother  S.  suggests  as  a  good  plan  for  the  revival  of  these  congregations, 
the  holding  of  protracted  meetings  by  the  brethren  of  from  six  to  ten  days  con- 
tinuance, a  suggestion  which  will  no  doubt  meet  with  a  cordial  response  from  the 


bosom  of  every  brother.  Unless  these  congregations  are  speedily  supplied  and 
attended  to,  ihey  will  dwindle  away  altogeiherand  become  absorbed  by  other  dt- 
iiominations.  This  would  be  a  deplorable  result,  as  they  generally  have  good  ai:.l 
comlortable  houses  of  worship,  and  in  soqie  cases  considerable  bodies  of  valuubl.-. 
land  attached  to  them.  "  The  harvest  truly  is  plenteous,  but  the  laborers  are  tew  ; 
Pray  ye,  therefore,  the  Lord  of  the  harvest  that  lie  will  send  forth  laborers  info 
his  harvest." 

Our  Coi^ii,ution  was  adopted  at  the  last  uieeling  of  our  Synod,  as  revised  a:i(l 
amended  by^  committee  appointed  for  that  purpose.  The  first  section  of  the 
first  chapter  requires  that  all  the  Ministers  of  Synod  subscribe  their  names  there- 
unto. As  the  Constitution  T\as  no  doubt  now  been  regularly  transcribed  by  the 
Secretary  into  the  blank  Dook  in  the  Archives,  I  would  therefore  recommend,  that 
the  Ministers  belonging  to  this  Synod  be  called  upon  at  this  meeting  to  subscribe 
theif  names  to  the  same,  and  that  they  subscribe  their  names  according  to  their 
'  age  in  oOice. 

"  And  now,  brethren,  I  commend  you  to  God,  and  to  the  word  of  his  grace, 
xvhich  is  able  to  build  you  up,  and  to  give  you  an  inheritance  among  all  them 
vhicli  are  sanctilled."  S.  ROTHROCR,  Frc^-. 

The  Synod  being  now  duly  organized,  proceeded  to  an 
election  of  ofilcers  lor  the  ensuing  year,  which  resulted  as 
Ibllows  : 

Rev.  SAM'L.  ROTHROCK,  President. 
•'     JOSEPH  A.  LINN,  Rec.  Sec. 
"     \YM.  G.  HARTER,  Cor.  Sec. 
Mr.  MATTHIAS  BARRIER,  Treasurer. 

]^  being  the  time  for  receiving  corresponding  delegates 
from  sister  Synods,  bro.  J.  C.  Hope,  of  the  S.  Carolina  Synod 
was  presented,  and  cordially  received  as  an  advisory  mem- 
ber of  this  Synod.  • 

Rev.  J.  B.  Lantz  of  the  Is.  Carolina  Chassis  of  the  German 
Reformed  church  was  also  invited  to  a  seat  among  us,  as  an 
advisory  member  of  this  body. 

The  reading  of  the  minutes  of  last  year  next  came  under 
consideration  ;  when  it  was 

I.  Resolcedy  That  the  reading  of  the  minutes  be  dispensed 


*Since  the  meeting  of  Synod,  the  President  handed  me  a  letter  from  Rev.  J.  A. 
Brown,  from  Vv'estern  Va,  Synod,  corresponding  delegate  to  tkis  Synod,  in  which 
he  says,  that  "  circumstances  of  recent  and  unexpected  occurrence  render  it  oiu 
of  my  power  to  attend  your  present  meeting  of  Synod.  I  regret  it  exceedingly. 
but  it  cannot  be  avoided."  SaitEXARv. 


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with,  and  that  they  be  referred  to  a  committee  to  report  upon 
any  unfinished  business  that  may  claim  their  attention. 
Committee. — Rev.  Wm.  Artz  and  Mr.  Henry  Troutman. 
All  letters,  documents,  &c.,  designed  for  Synod,  were  now 
called  for,  and  being  handed  in,  were  distributed  among  the 
ibl  lowing 

COMMITTEES  : 
* 
Committee  on  document  No.  L — Revs.  W.  G.  Harter  and 

J.  C.  Hope. 

Committee  on  Nos.  2,  3,  and  4. — Rev.  B.  Arey,  and  (^ol.  J. 
Smith. 

The  parochial  reports  being  now  in  order,  were  called  for 
and  handed  in,  which  are  as  follows  : 


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Rev.  J.  D.  Scheck, 

1 

45 

1 

50 

5 

580 

1 

15 

13 

2 

1 

"  Wm.  Artz, 

4 

30 

1 

145 

00 

"  J.  B.  Anthony, 

23 

17 

"  S.  Rothrock, 

2 

37 

1 

50 

587 

2 

1 

27 

10 

2 

"  B.  Arey, 

1 

8 

75 

3 

"  W.  G.  Harter, 

4 

32 

1 

30 

3 

417 

3 

3 

8 

7 

2 

J 

" 

"  J.  Crirn, 

2 

5 

4 

86 

5 

"  J.  A.  Linn  * 

3 

27 

7 

3 

147 

1 

2 

1 

18 

^  6 

*■ 

"  J.  Svvicegood, 

4 

13 

25 

4 

-  W.  H.  Fink, 

1 

5 

• 

Total, 

23 

225 

3 

142 

11 

2061 

2 

7 

5 

97 

36 

4 

4 

-Colored  Congrega. 

^ 

_t 

20 

20 

1 

21 

Grand  Total, 

24  229 

23  162  12 

2082    2    7    5  97    3C    4    4 

The  number  and  state  of  vacant  congregations  were  next 
inquired  into.  Communications  were  received  and  read  in 
open  Synod.  Verbal  statenjents  were  made  by  several  of 
the  Brethren  in  reference  to  vacancies  in  Catawba,  Davidson 
and  Stokes  counties.  From  information  received,  we  learn, 
that  Catawba  county  especially,  presents  itself  as  an  interest- 
ing field  of  labor.  And  with  a  view  to  the  speedy  supply  of 
these  destitute  portions  of  our  Zion,  it  was 


II.  Resolved^  That  the  President  of  Synod  correspond  with 
the  Executive  committee  of  the  Home  Missionary  Society  of 
the  General  Synod,  as  also  with  the  officers  of  S.  Carolina 
Synod,  the  Professor  of  the  Theological  Seminary  at  Lexing- 
ton, and  the  Executive  committee  pf  the  Missionary  Society 
in  connection  with  said  Synod,  respecting  our  vacancies. 

Ifi  view  of  some  important  facts  communicated  to  this  body, 
by  several  of  the  Brethren,  relative  to  the  lands  given  by 
Rev.  G.  Shober,  to  the  Theo.  Sem.  at  Gettysburg,  it  was 

III.  Resolved,  That  the  Corresponding  Secretary  be  instruc- 
ted to  communicate  the  facts  alluded  to,  to  the  Board  of  Trus- 
tees of  the  Theo.  Seminary  at  Gettysburg,  and  the  necessity 
that  exists  of  their  making  a  speedy  and  final  disposition  of 
said  lands. 

The  subject  of  vacant  congregations  was  again  resumed, 
and  discussed  at  length,  when  a  motion  for  adjournment  pre- 
vailed.    Adjourned  to  Saturday  morning  9  o'clock. 

Prayer  by  brother  Artz. 

SECOND  SESSION. 

Saturday,  May  1,  0  o'clock,  A.  M. 

Synod  met  according  to  adjournment,  and  was  opened 
wifth  prayer  by  brother  Hope. 

The  minutes  of  yesterday  were  read  and  approved.  The 
subject  of  vacant  congregations,  deferred  to  the  present  ses- 
sion of  Synod,  now  came  up  for  further  consideration,  when 
it  was 

IV.  Resolved,  That  the  following  brethren  of  the  lower 
Conferential  District,  viz  :  Rev.  Messrs.  W.  Artz,  S.  Rothrock, 
J.  A.  Linn,  W.  G.  Harter  and  J.  Swicegood  be  required  to 
hold  at  least  four  protracted  meetings  in  the  destitute  portions 
of  our  church  in  Davidson  and  Stokes  counties,  at  such  time 
and  place  as  they  may  deem  proper,  and  that  they  supply 
them  with  monthly  preaching  throughout  the  year:  and  that 
the  brethren  of  the  upper  Conferential  District,  viz :  Rev. 
Messrs.  J.  D.  Scbeck,  J.  B.  Anthony,  B.  Arey,  J.  Crim,  and 


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W.  H.  Fink,  supply  the  destitute  portions  of  the  church  in 
Lincoln  and  Catawba  counties  in  the  same  manner  as  re- 
quired of  the  lower  District. 

The  committee  on  document  marked  No.  1,  made  their 
report.  '  * 

Report  No.  1. 

The  committee  appointed  to  examine  the  President's  annual  Report,  beg  leave 
10  state,  that  they  have  attended  to  this  duty.  Inasmuch  as  the  President  has  ac- 
companied his  Report  with  sufficient  explanatory  remarks,  to  bring  fully  before 
ihii  body,  the  state  of  the  church  ;  we  deem  it  unnecessary  to  offer  any  further 
recommendations.  We  hope  the  entire  document  will  be  adopted,  and  published 
with  the  minutes  of  Synod.  Respectfully  submitted,  ^# 

WM.  G.  BARTER, 

Adopted.  J.  C.  HOPE. 

The  committee  on  unOnished  business  of  last  year's  min- 
utes made  their  report. 

Report  iVb.  2. 

The  committee  appointed  to  examine  the  minutes  of  the  last  annual  session  of 
this  Synod  and  report  on  any  business,  that  may  be  considered  unfinished,  would 
offer  the  following.  On  page  18,  No.  10,  we  find  a  recommendation  to  certain 
individuals  to  hold  a  social  meeting,  with  a  view  to  the  .r.micable  settlement  of  the 
difficulties  that  existed  in  St.  Paul's  church,  Ire'dell  county.  Your  committee  are 
of  opinion,  that  the  result  of  the  proposed  meeting  should  be  reported  to  Synod. 

On  page  2:2d,  there  is  a  recommendation  to  the  ministers  composing  the  several 
conferential  districts  to  hold  at  least  one  meeting  during  the  Synodical  year  in 
each  pastorate.  This  Synod  would,  no  doubt,  be  gratified  to  hear  any  statemelts, 
which  the  Brethren  may  have  to  make  with  regard  to  these  meetings. 

Also,  on  the  same  page,  your  committee  notice  the  appointment  of  a  delegate 
to  the  Western  Va.  Synod,  and  another  to  the  Synod  of  S.  Carolina, — the  Rev. 
S.  Rothrock  received  the  appointment  to  the  former,  and  the  Rev.  J.  Grim  to  the 
latter.     A  report  from  these  brethren  would  be  heard  with  pleasure. 

On  page  23,  we  find  the  appointment  of  a  comtnitteee  to  confer  with  Mr. 
Daniel  Miller,  Treasurer  of  the  Seminary  fund,  to  correct  any  mistakes  that  may 
have  occurred  in  his  report  to  synpjd  last  year  and  to  take  his  bond.  The  com- 
miitee  consists  of  the  Rev.  W.  G.  Ilarter  and  ^I.  Barrier,  Esq.  And  also  the 
appointment  of  another  committee  to  make  settlement  with  the  E.t-Treasurer 
of  the  Centennary  Fund,  to  transfer  the.  same  to  the  Treasurer  who  was 
elected  at^he  last  meeting,  and  take  his  obligation.  A  report  from  these  brethren 
is  desirable.  These  are  all  the  items  of  unfinished  business,  which  your  commit- 
tee have  been  able  to  discover  on  the  pnges  of  the  minutes  of  last  year. 

Respectfully  submitted, 
Adopfed.  Rev.  WM.  ARTZ,  Chairmain. 


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V.  Resolved,  That  the  above  report  be  considered  item  af- 
ter item.  Under  item  first,  brother  Arey,  being  requested, 
stated  that,  he  had  not  called  the  meeting  referred  to,  and 
gave  his  reasons  for  non-compliance  with  said  recommenda- 
tion. 

The  subject  being  under  discussion,  a  motion  to  adjourn 
was  carried. 

Adjourned  to  meet  again  on  jMonday,  8l  o'clock,  A.  M. 

Benediction  by  the  President. 

Saturday  12  o'cJock.  A  very  large  congregation  being  pre- 
sent, religious  services  were  conducted  at  the  stand.  A  .s:-r- 
mon  was  preached  by  Rev.  \Vm.  Artz,  from  Mat.  ::i,  20.  Af- 
ter an  intermission  of  half  an  hour,  services  were  resumed, 
when  Rev.  W.  G.  Harter  preached  from  Va.  cxix,  10. 

SABBATH   EXERCISES. 

The  religious  services  of  the  Sabbath  were  conducted 
simultaneously  in  the  church  and  at  the  stand  to  seperate 
and  <3xceedingly  large  congregations.  Kev.  J.  C.  Hope,  cor- 
responding delegate  from  S.  C.  Synod,  preached  from  I.  Cor. 
iii.  9 — 15.  Rev.  J.  Swicegood  preached  at  the  stand  from 
Ps.  xxxiv.  19.  Immediately  thereafter,  the  administration  of 
the  Lord's  Supper  was  attended  to,  vv'hen  between  lour  and 
six  hundred  communicants  came  forward,  and  manifested  n 
renewed  attachment  for  the  Saviour. 

After  the  usual  intermissioji,  the  congregation  assembled 
at  the  stand,  when  th'e  Secretary  of  Synod,  in  obedience  to  a 
resolution  of  last  year's  minutes,  preached  a  Alissionary  ser- 
mon from  Luke  xxiv.  46,  47. 

THiRDt  SESSION. 

Monday  Morving,  3/«//  3d.,  1847. 
Synod  met  and  was  opened  with  singing  and  prayer  by  the 
President.  The  minutes  of  Saturday  were  read  and  approv- 
ed. The  unfinished  business  of  last  Ses.sion  was  resumed. 
In  reference  to  the  first  item  of  the  report  on  the  minutes  of 
last  Synod,  it  was 


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VI.  Resolved,  That  we  regret,  that  the  meeting,  recom- 
mended at  the  synod  of  last  year  to  be  held  for  the  purpose 
of  adjusting  the  diiliculties,  existing  between  certain  individ- 
u!l1s  in  St.  Paul's  church,  Iredell  county,  was  not  called  by 
brother  Arey,  for  reasons  deemed  satisfactory  to  himself  and 
to  this  Synod,  and  that  the  happy  results  anticipated  have 
not  been  realized.  And  with  a  view  to  ascertain  all  the  facts 
in  the  case,  it  was 

VII.  Kesoloed,  That  brother  Fink  be  requested  to  inform 
Synod,  whether  he  was  advised  by  the  officers  of  Synod  to 
take  charge  of  St.  Paul's  church,  or  not. 

Brother  Fink  then  stated,  that  these  brethren  did  not  so  ad- 
vise him. 

VIII.  Resolved,  That  this  Synod  is  now  satisfied  with  the 
discussion  of  this  subject,  and  facts  developed  in  the  case  ; 
and  deem  it  inexpedient  to  take  any  further  action  on  the 
subject. 

Mr.  David  Barringer,  now  appeared  as  delegate  from  the 
Salisbury  pastorate,  and  was  admitted  to  a  seat. 

Inquiries  were  now  made  of  the  brethren  composing  the 
upper  and  loiver  conferential  districts,  relative  to  the  holding 
of  certain  meetings,  as  recommended  in  last  year's  minutes. 
From  information  received,  we  learn,  that  several  of  the 
brethren  in  the  lower  district  attended  to  this  duty,  and  others 
did  not. 

Brother  Rothrock,  corresponding  delegate  to  Western  Va. 
Synod,  and  bro.  J.  Crim  to  that  of  S.  Carolina  made  their  ver- 
bal reports.  The  former  having  attended  to  his  appointment, 
the  latter,  for  reasons  satisfactory,  did  not  do  so. 

The  committee  appointed  at  last  Synod,  to  confer  with  Mr. 
D.  Miller,  Treasurer  of  Sem.  Fund,  and  correct  mistakes,  &c., 
was  called  upon  to  report.  They  stated  that  they  had  set- 
tled with  said  Treasurer. 

Also,  the  committee  on  centennary  funds,  as  referred  to  in 
the  report  of  unfinished  business  of  last  year,  was  called  up- 
on, and  reported,  settled. 


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The  following  preamble  and  resolution  were  now  offered 
and  adopted. 

Whereas,  the  speedy  prosperity  of  the  Evan.  Luth.  church 
in  the  south  and  south-west  requires  the  united  energies  and 
resources  of  all  those,  living  in  those  territorial  limits,  who 
arc  of  Lutheran  origin  and  sympathies:  And  ichcrcas, in  years 
that  are  past,  some  misunderstandings  arose  among  our  pre- 
decessors in  the  church,  which  unfortunately  resulted  in  the 
separation  of  some  of  our  brethren  from  us,  and  in  the  organi* 
zation  of  a  new  synod,  with  which,  as  yet,  we  have  had  no 
ecclesiastical  fellowship :  And  whereas,  the  of  state  affairs  a- 
mon^  that  body,  is  now  such,  that  the  clergy  and  laity  of  that 
organization  may  deem  it  necessary  and  expedient  to  remodel 
their  constitution,  and  thus  place  themselves  as  a  body  on 
such  liberal  Lutheran  grounds,  as  to  facilitate  their  recogni- 
tion by  the  other  Southern  and  South-western  Evang.  Luth. 
Synods :  And  whereas,  sufficient  time  has  elapsed  since  the 
arising  of  these  difliculties  to  give  all  persons  concerned  an 
opportunity  to  trace  out  some  common  and  safe  ground,  upon 
which  the  present  generation  of  Lutheran  families  may  meet 
and  regard  each  other  in  good  faith  ;  and  with  a  view  to 
bring  about  the  preliminary  efforts  necessary  to  such  a  de- 
sirable result  upon  satisfactory  principles  if  met  by  a  corres- 
ponding spirit  ;    Therefore, 

IX.  Resolved,  That  the  officers  of  our  Synod  in  connection 
with  brother  Scheck,  during  the  course  of  the  present  year, 
enter  into  a  correspondence  with  the  principal  members  of 
said  body,  to  ascertain  hov/  far  they  would  go,  and  what  ef- 
forts they  would  make,  to  effect  such  a  useful  enterprize. 

The  Treasurer  of  the  Centennary  fund  handed  in  his  re- 
port which  was  read  and  then  referred  to  a  committee  for  ex- 
amination. 

Committee. — Messrs.  D.  Lents  and  J.  Faggart. 


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Report  No.  3. 

John  M.  Smith,  in  account  >vith  the;Evan.  Lutheran  Synod  of  N.  Carolina. 

''■'  Dr. 

Received  one  Note  on  Henry  Miller  to  amount  of  $397  06^ 

Interest  on  the  above  note  to  present  time,  23  82 

Received  of  J.  B.  Anthony,  in  cash,  39  00 

Interest  on  the  above  from  Blay  25th,  1846,  to  present  time,  2  25 


$4G2  13^ 


Interest  accruing  on  the  above,  May  1847,  was  paid  over  to  the 

Treasurer  of  Missionary  and  Education  society,  26  07 


Balance  due  Synod,         $436  OC^ 
JOHN  M.  SMITH,  trea.  Cent.  F:hid. 
Your  committee  hate  examined  the  above,  and  find  the  report  correct. 

DAVID  LENTS, 
Adopted.  JOHN  FAGGART. 

The  Treasurer  of  Seminary  Fund  made  his  report,  which 
was  also  read  and  referred  to  a  com.mittee. 

Committee. — Messrs.  D.  Barringer,  and  M.  Barrier. 
Report  No.  4. 

Daniel  Miller,  Treas.  of  Sem.  Fund,  in  account  with  the  Evan.  Luth.  Synod 
of  North  Carolina. 

Loaned  out,  February  16,  1846,     -         -         -         -         $104  00 

Interest  on  the  above  to  April  26th,  1847,   -     -         -  8"  -15 

Loaned  out,  April  15th,  1846,        .         -         -         .  190  00 

Interest  on  above  to  April  26,  1847,  ...  11  75 

Loaned  out,  Dec.  16th,  1845,  ....  137  00 

Interest  on  above  to  April  26,  1847,        .         -         .  11  18 

Loaned  out,  April  25th,  1846,  -         -         -         -         500  00 

Total  amount  of  principal,  $>1)31  00 

Interest  on  the  above  to  April  26th,  1847,     -         -         -  30  00 

Balance  of  Interest  due  from  1846,        .         .         .  3  35 


Total  amount  of  Interest,  $63  73 

D.  MILLER.  Treas.  of  Sem.  Fund. 
We,  the  committee,  appointed  to  audit  the  report  of  the  Treasurer  of  Seminary 
Fund,  have  done  so,  and  fmd  it  correct.  Respectfully  submitted, 

D.  BARRINGER, 
Adopted.  M.  BARRIER. 

X.  Resolved,  That  the  sum  of  f  63  7a  being  the  interest 


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arising  from  the  Seminary  Fund,  be  paid  over  to  the  Rev.  J. 
C.  Hope,  to  be  conveyed  by  him  to  the  Treasurer  of  the  Se- 
minary Fund  in  South  Carolina. 

The  Corresponding  Secretary  now  made  his  report,  which 
is  as  follows  : 

Report  No.  5. 

REPORT   OF   THE   CORRESPONDING   SECRETARY  ON 
MINUTES  OF  SISTER  SYNODS. 

Your  secretary  has  had  before  him  copies  of  tlie  minutes  of  the  foUowin;^  ?}'- 
nods,  viz :  German,  Pa.  synod,  Eastern  District,  Western  District,  and  English 
synods  of  Ohio,  forming  a  joint  on  General  synod,  Frankenn  synod.  New  York, 
Virginia,  Maryland,  Alleghany,  Western  Va.,  West  Penn.,  Evan.  Luth.  English 
synod  of  Ohio,  and  South  Carolina  synods  ;  from  which  and  other  sources,  he  has 
compiled  the  following  repori.  As,  by  the  interchange  of  minutes,  we  can  only 
ollicially  gather  the  doings,  recommendations,  piety  and  strength  of  the  church 
generally  ;  we  would  remind  synod  of  the  increasing  importance  of  this  medium 
of  correspondence.  In  our  report  strict  reference  shall  be  had  to  all  our  sister 
synods,  and  all  statistical  items  shall  be  embodied  in  a  separate  table,  given  at  the 
close  of  the  minutes. 

German  Evan.  Lutli.  Ministerium  of  Pa. 

This  venerable  body  held  its  99th  annual  session  at  Orwigsburg,  Schuylkill  co., 
Pa.,  commencing  the  7th  of  June,  184G.     Its  officers  are  : 

J.  MILLER,  D.  D.  President,  Reading,  Pa. 
Rev.  C.  F.  WELDEN,  Sec,  Kimberton,Pa. 
"     J.  C.  BAKER,  Treas.,  Lancaster,     " 
Our  minutes  were  received  and  favorably  noticed.     Two  individuals  were  li- 
censed and  five  ordained  at  its  last  session.     This  synod  has  resolved  to  establish 
a  new  Theo.  Sem.  at  Philadelphia,  and  called  the  Rev.  Dr.  Denune  to  assume  the 
duties  of  Professor.     The  Rev.  C.  F.  Heyer,  their  missionary  to  India,  has  re- 
turned to  this  country,  but  we  learn  from  another  source,  that  he  manifests  a  will- 
ingness to  return  among  the  Heathen.     They  manifest  considerable  activity  in 
Home,  as  well  as  Foreign,  Missions.     Their  next  synodical  convention  will  be 
held  at  Phila.,  and  will  constitute  the  "  centennary  celebration  "  of  this  aged  body. 

2.    Eastern  District  Synod  of  Ohio. 

This  body  convened  in  Marien-Church,  Pittsburg,  Pa., on  the  3d.  of  Sept.,  1846. 
It  officers  are  :  Bishop  MECIILING,  Prcs.  Greensburg,  Pa. 

SCHWEITZ1:RBARTH,  Sec.  Zelienople,  Pa. 
KUCKLER,  Trea.,  Erie,  Pa. 
Our  minutes  of  1845  were  noticed  by  this  body,  hence  we  infer  our  last  were 
not  received.    They  have  licensed  three  candidates  and  ordained  four  to  the  holy 


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office  of  the  Ministry.     Their  next  meeting  of  synod  will  convene  in  Delaware, 
Ohio,  on  Saturday  before  Trinity  Sunday,  1847. 

3.  Western  District  Synod  of  Ohio. 

This  is  a  German  copy  of  the  eigth  session  of  this  synod.     Its  officers  consist  of: 
Rev.  .T.  GRUBER.  Pres.  Preble  co.  Ohio. 
"     J.  J.  BEILJIARTZ,  Sec,  TifBn,  " 
"     W.  F.  LEli.MAN,  Trea.  Sommerset,  Ohio. 
This  synod  in  connection  with  other  German  ecclesiastical  bodies  of  the  West, 
are  actively  engaged  in  supplying  the  spiritual  wants  of  the  German  population 
among  them.     Their  next  synod  will  meet  in  Delaware,  Ohio,  on  Saturday  before 
Trinity  Sunday,  1847. 

4.  Enf^lish  Lutheran  Synod  of  Ohio. 

The  lOth  convention  of  this  body  met  in  Wooster,  Wayne  county,  Ohio,  Oc- 
tober 1st.,  1846.     Its  officers  are  : 

Rev.  D.  ROTHRACKER,  Pres.,  Carrolton,  Ohio. 
"     A.  BARTHOLOrvIEN,  Sec,  Annapolis,  " 
"     S.  S.  KLEIM,  Trea.,  Wooster, 

Our  minutes  were  received  and  favorably  noticed.  We  condole  with  this  body 
in  the  death  of  one  of  their  "  most  useful  and  efficient  members,"  the  lamented 
brother  E.  G.  Young.  This  ministerium  manifest  considerable  zeal  and  activity 
in  the  spread  of  the  Redeemer's  kingdom.  One  candidate  was  licensed  to  jM-each. 
Their  next  meeting  of  synod  will  take  place  in  Waynesburg,  Stark  co.  Ohio,  on 
Thursday  evening  preceeding  the  full. moon,  in  October,  1847. 

5.     Frankean  Synod  of  N.  Y. 

Your  secretary  having  examined  the  proceedings  of  the  last  session  of  this  body, 
deems  it  improper,  inconsistent,  and  unkind  to  ourselves  to  make  any  report,  or 
even  to  manifest  any  complimentary  acts  of  kindness,  inasmuch,  as  they  have  ut- 
utterly  disfellowsliiped  us,  as  will  be  seen,  by  having  reference  to  pages  16  and  18 
of  their  printed  minutes.  I  would,  therefore,  recommend  to  the  notice  of  synod, 
the  several  preambles  and  resolutions  found  on  the  above  named  pages  of  their 
minutes. 

0.     New  York  Synod. 

This  Ministerium  held  its  51st.  annual  session,  in  St.  James'  church,  city  of 
New  York,  Sept.  5th— 9th,  1846.    The  ofiicers  of  synod  are- 
Rev.  H.  N.  POHLMAN,  D.  D.  Pres.,  Albany,  N.  Y. 
"     J.  R.  KEISER,  Sec.  N.  Germanton,  "     " 

"     C.  A.  Smith, Trea.,  Rhinebeck,  N.  Y. 
From  the  vagueness,  in  which  their  report  of  the  committee  on  sjmodical  pro- 
ceedings has  been  written,  I  am  unable  to  determine,  whether  our  minutes  were 
received  or  not. 

This  Ministerium  ordained  one  person,  licensed  three  candidates,  and  expelled 
one  from  the  Ministry.  From  the  report  of  the  Committee  on  Hartwick  Semma- 
ry,  we  lewn  that  46  students  have  been  connected  with  the  Claseical  department 


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dunn-  the  past  year,  there  have  also  been  fite  Theological  students  and  two  pre- 
parandi.  They  have  in  contemplation  to  raise  $5,000  towards  the  permanent 
endowment  of  another  professorship.  Zeal  and  activity  characterize  this  highly 
respectable  body.  Their  next  synod  will  convene  at  New  Germantown,  N.  J.,  on 
Saturday  before  the  1st.  Sabbath  in  Sept.,  Id47. 

7.  Virginia  Synod — 

Held  its  iGth  annual  session  in  Strasburg,  May  1846.     Its  officers  were  : 

Rev.  J.  B.  DAVIS,  Pres.,  Newton  V'a. 

"     L.  EICHELBERGER,  Sec,  Winchester,  Va. 

"  T.  MILLER,  Trea.,  Madison  C.  II, 
From  their  minutes  it  will  appear  that  the  means  of  grace  have  been  faiih^'ully 
dispensed,  and  none  could  say,  "  that  their  labors  of  love  had  been  in  vain."  The 
difterent  benevolent  enterprises  were  becoming  better  understood  and  supported. 
An  enlarged  Mfssionary  spirit  obtains  among  these  brethren.  Much  missionary 
ground,  however,  remains  unoccupied,  but  strong  exertions  are  making  to  supply 
the  destitute  among  them.  Two  persons  were  ordained,  and  one  received  from 
the  "  United  Brethren"  church. 

8.  Maryland  Synod. 

The  28th  annual  session  of  this  body  was  held  in  Emniittsburg,  Md.,  Oct.  13, 

1346.     Its  officers  are  : 

Rev.  F.  W.  CONRAD,  Pres.,  Ha^erstown,  Md. 
"     JOHN  HECK,  Sec,  Wavnesboro',  Pa. 
"     S.  SENTMAN,  Trea.,  Taneytown,  Md. 

Due  notice  has  been  taken  of  our  minutes.  From  the  President's  report  and 
other  sources,  we  learn  that  there  have  been  several  ministerial  changes.  The 
only  vacancy  noticed  is,  that  of  St.  Paul's  church,  Washington  city.  Through 
the  Observer  we  learn,  that  it  is  supplied  with  the  valuable  labors  of  Rev.  S.  D. 
Finkle.  This  Ministerium  have  permanently  ordained  two  brethren  to  the  work 
of  the  ministry,  and  licensed  two  others.  They  sustain  five  beneficiaries  at  Gettys- 
burg Theo.  Seminary.  The  same  marked  activity  and  zeal  attend  these  brethren 
that  have,  heretofore,  characterized  them.  Martinsburg,  Va.,  was  chosen  as  the 
next  place  of  Synod,  and  the  time  is  Thursday  preceding  the  third  Sabbath  in 
October,  1847. 

9.     Alleghany  Synod  of  Pennsylvania, 

This  body  convened  at  Schelisburg,  Bedford  county.  Pa.,  on  Thursday,  Sept.  3d., 
1846.  There  is  no  notice  taken  of  our  minutes,  and  hence  we  conclude  they 
were  not  received.  They  are,  however,  an  active  and  growing  body.  Four  young 
brethren  were  licensed  and  one  ordained  to  the  Gospel  Ministry  by  "  laying  on  of 
hands."  Provision  also  was  made  for  the  ordination  of  another  during  the  preseni 
synodical  year.  May  they  go  forth  in  the  spirit  and  power  of  Elias. 
The  officers  of  Synod  are  : 

Rev.  P.  RIZER.  Pres.  Sommerset,  Pa. 

"     JESSE  WINECOFF.  Sec,  Williamsburg,    " 
"     WM.  G.  LAITZLE,  Trea.,  Martisburg. 


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This  body  sustains  Ihree  beneficiaries  at  Pa.  College.  They  have  likewise 'been 
blessed  with  revivals  of  religion  in  as  many  as  four  or  five  charges.  Their  next 
Synod  will  meet  in  Blairsville,on  Thursday  before  the  first  Sabbath  in  Oct.  1847, 

10.     Wcste?m  Virginia  Synod. 

This  synod  convened  in  Stony  Creek  church,  Giles  county,  Virginia,  May  iCth, 
1846.     Officers  of  synod  are  : 

Rev.  J.  J.  GREEVER,  Pres.,  Burks  Garden,  Va. 
"     J.  A.  BROWN,  Sec,  WytheviUe, 
"     G.  SHERER,  Trea.,  Big  Lick, 

Our  minutes  were  received  and  obtained  the  customary  notice.  Br.  Rothrock, 
of  our  synod,  was  present,  as  corresponding  delegate,  and  in  the  absence  of  their 
President,  preached  the  introductory  sermon,  evincing  thereby  the  favorable  re- 
ception with  which  he  met.  Two  licensed  candidates  were  fully  ordained  to  the 
Ministry.  The  Rev.  J.  A.  Brown  was  appointed  corresponding  delegate  to  this 
body,  and  Rev.  J.  J.  Greever,  his  alternate.  We  regret  the  absence  of  either  of  -- 
those  brethren. 

This  synod  has  been  blessed  during  the  present  year  with  extensive  revivals  of    ^T* 
religion.     One  of  which  resulted  in  upwards  of  iico  hundred  conversions.     Their 
next  synod  will  be  held  in  Chilhovvee  church,  Smyth  co.,  Va.,  on  Saturday  before 
the  last  Sabbath  in  August,  1847. 

11.     Synod  of  West  Pennsylvania. 

This  synod  convened  in  Chambersburg,  Franklin  county,  on  the  24lh  Sep  tem- 
ber,  1846.     Its  officers  are  : 

Rev.  J.  OSWALD,  Pres.,  York,  York  co.,  Pa. 
"     S.  SPRECHER,  Sec,  Chambersburg,  " 
"     M.  JACOBS,  Trea.,  Gettysburg, 

Our  minutes  were  received  and  duly  acknowledged.  We  are  pleased  with  the 
firmness  and  exactness  of  this  body.  They  are  faithfully  laboring  for  the  spread 
of  the  Redeemer's  kingdom.  At  their  last  session^  they  licensed  four  young  men, 
and  solemnly  set  apart  Jive  others  "  to  the  office  of  the  Ministry  of  Reconciliation 
by  the  laying  on  of  hands."  The  education  society  in  connection  with  this  synod 
appropriates  $710  for  the  support  of  beneficiaries  during  their  present  synodical 
year.  They  have  likewise  funds  invested  in  the  Home  Missionary  Society  of  the 
General  Synod.  Their  next  meeting  of  synod  will  be  in  Mifflinburg,  Union  co., 
Fa.,  to  convene  on  Thursday  before  the  last  Sabbath  in  Sept.,  1847. 

12.     English  Evan.  Luth.  Synod  of  Ohio. 

This  synod  met  last  in  Mansfield,  Richland  county,  Ohio,  15th  Oct.  1846.     I 
am  unable  to  determine  whether  our  minutes  were  received  or  not,  as  their  pro- 
ceedings have  been  given  to  the  public  in  the  form  of  an  abstract,  through  the  me- 
dium of  the  Lutheran  Observer.     The  officers  of  synod  are  : 
Bishop  S.  RITZ,  Pres. 
"       J.  G.  HARRIS,  Sec. 
"       J,  SEIDLE,Trea. 
In  perusing  these  minutes  we  were  made  to  lament  the  death  of  our  beloved 


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brother  John  B.  Reck,  a  valuable  member  of  this  body,  and  formerly  an  efficient 
member  of  the  N.  Carolina  synod.  We  condole  with  our  brethren  in  the  loss  of 
80  valuable  a  friend,  Christian,  and  Minister.  We  behold  w.th  pleasure  the  en- 
couraaing  success  of  "  Wittenburg  College,"  an  institution  under  the  supervision 
of  this  bodv.  in  connection  with  others.  This  Ministerium  have  licensed  fitc 
youn^^  men,  and  ordained  four.  Their  next  convention  of  synod,  will  meet  at 
WashingtonviUe,  Columbiana  county,  Ohio,  on  Thursday  before  the  first  Sabbath 

in  June,  1847. 

13.     Synod  of  South  Carolina. 

The  23d  meeting  of  this  body  convened  at  St.  John's  church,  Charleston,  S.  C, 
on  Saturday,  Nov.  14th,  1846.     The  officers  of  synod  are  : 

Rev.  J.  C.  HOPE,  Pres.  Romaria,  S.  C. 

"     WM.  HERI.EY,  Sec.  " 

•«     J.  F.  W.  LEOPARD,  Cor.  Sec,  Lexington  C.  IL     " 
Col.  W.  CAUGHM.^N,  Treas. 
Mr.  H.  MULLER,  Treasurer  of  Sem.  Fund. 
Our  minutes  and  letters  of  correspondence  with  this  body  have  all  been  favora- 
bly noticed.     They  cherish  toward  us  that  kind  regard  and  brotherly  love,  hereto- 
fore manifested,  and  heartily  sympathize  in  view  of  the  great  destitution  of  labor- 
ers within  the  bounds  of  our  synod.     There  are  several  matters  of  interest  touch- 
ing our  synod,  but  these  have  been,  or  still  may  be,  brought  to  your  notice.     Their 
Pr'esident,  Rev.  J.  C.  Hope,  was  appointed  corresponding  delegate  to  this  body, 
and  Rev.  E.  B.  Hort,  his  alternate.     We  are  gratified  in  noting  the  presence  of 
brother  Hope  among  us.     From  the  report  of  the  Board  of  Directors,  we  are 
gratified  to  learn,  that,  "  notwithstanding  the  age  of  their  venerable  professor,  he 
still  continues  to  enjoy  the  full  and  unimpaired  confidence  of  the  Board."  "  They 
had,  at  last  session  of  synod,  eight  students  connected  with  the  institution, /re  of 
of  whom  were  viewed  ^spreparandi,  and  three  Theological,  pursuing  their  studies 
at  different  stages. 

One  student  was  e.xamined  and  received  licensure.  In  consequence  of  the  rapid 
growth  of  this  synod,  and  the  large  territory  over  which  its  members  are  scattered. 
They  have  in  contemplation  to  form  a  New  Synod  West  of  the  Savannah  River. 
All  the  benevolent  institutions  of  the  day  meet  with  a  cordial  support  by  this  Sy- 
nod. May  the  Great  Head  of  the  Church  continue  to  rule  them  to  the  end.— 
They  will  hold  their  next  annual  meeting,  at  Mount  Pilgrim  church,  Coweta  co., 
Georgia,  to  convene  on  Saturday  before  the  third  Sabbath  in  Nov.,  1847. 

Your  Secretary  has  had  no  official  correspondence  with  any  sister  synod  or  in- 
dividual by  letter,  but  has  voluntarily  corresponded  with  brethren  in  the  South, 
and  of  the  difi*erenl  synods  of  the  North.  As  the  result,  it  is  truly  gratifying  to 
learn  the  rapid  growth  and  increased  standard  of  Piety  to  which  the  Lutheran 
Church  in  the  United  Stales  has  attained.  Believing  that  a  Statistical  Table  of 
all  the  synods  in  the  United  States  might  be  acceptable  to  the  many  readers  of 
our  minutes,  as,  also,  to  serve  as  a  table  of  reference  for  all  ministers,  we  have 
subjoined  the  same  to  our  report.     [See  Appendix  "A/']  ^^^ 

Adopted.  (^<^'-  Sccretar^j. 


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* 

The  item  referring  to  the  Frankean  Synod  in  the  Cor.  Se- 
cretary's report  was  now  discussed,  when  it  was 

XL  Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  of  Synod  be  instructed 
to  return  the  incendiary  document,  in  the  form  of  a  Minute, 
to  the  source  from  whence  it  came. 

The  committee  on  documents,  2,  3,  4,  and  5  reported. 

Report  No.  6. 

The  committee  on  letters  would  state,  that, 

No.  2.  Is  a  petition  from  Emanuel's  church,  in  which  they  state  that  they  have 
been  destitute,  for  some  time,  of  the  preached  Gospel,  but  latterly  have  been  sup- 
plied by  Rev.  J.  Swicegood,  and  ask  a  conthiuation  of  his  labours  among  them. 
We  recommend  that  the  request  of  the  petitioners  be  granted. 

No.  3.  Is  a  petition  from  Hopewell,  Stokes  county,  praying  this  body  to  hold 
its  next  annual  Synodical  meeting  in  that  church.  Referred  to  the  consideration 
of  Synod. 

No.  4.  Is  a  petition  from  Hopewell  church,  in  which  they  state,  that  they  have, 
during  a  part  of  the  past  year,  been  supplied  with  preaching  by  the  Rev.  J.  Swice- 
good, and  ask  a  continuance  of  his  labors  among  them.  We  recommend  that 
brother  Swicegood  continue  his  labors  among  this  people. 

No.  5.  Is  a  petition  from  Sandy  Creek,  Pilgrim's  and  Beck's  churches,  David- 
son county,  praying  this  body  to  have  them  supplied  with  some  Minister  to  break 
unto  them  the  bread  of  life. 

As  there  appears  to  be  a  somewhat  encouraging  state  of  things  in  these  church- 
es, your  committee  would,  in  addition  to  the  provisions  already  made  for  them, 
recommend  them  to  the  special  attention  of  the  Executive  Committee  of  the 
Missionary  and  Education  Society  of  this  body. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

BENJ.  AREY, 

Adopted.  J.  M.  SMITH. 

XII.  Resolved,  That  the  interest,  $26  07,  arising  from  Cen- 
tenary Fund  be  paid  to  the  Treasurer  of  the  Missionary  and 
Education  Society. 

XIII.  Resolved,  That  the  interest,  81  20,  arising  from  Cen- 
tenary Fund  at  Bethel  church,  be  paid  to  the  Treasurer  of 
the  Missionary  and  Education  Society. 

XIV.  Resolved,  That  a  committee  be  appointed  to  receive 
Centenary  moneys,  pay  them  over  to  the  Treasurer  elect,  and 
take  his  bond. 

Committee^Jiev.  Wm.  G.  Harter  and  Col.  J.  M.  Smith. 


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CENTENARY  MONEYS. 

From  St.  Stephen's  church,  per  Rev.  R.  Rothrock,         -        -         -      $6  00 
"  Organ  "         per  J.  Miller,  agent,       ...  23  UO 


Total  of  contributions  at  the  present  meeting,        $'28  50 
In  hands  of  Treasurer  as  per  his  report, 436  0(Jf 

Total  amount,  -         -  $464  56J 

XV.  Resolved,  That  Synod  adjourn  till  after  the  meeting 
of  the  Missionary  and  Education  Society. 

Closed  with  singing  and  benediction. 

The  hour  appointed  for  divine  service  having  arrived,  Rev. 
J.  Crim  preached  a  sermon  from  Romans  vi,  23. 

FOURTH  SESSION. 

Monday  Afternoon,  4  o'clock. 
The  Missionary  and  Education  Society  having  adjourned, 

the  Synod  was  called  to  order  by  the  President  and  resumed 

its  business. 

The  Treasurer  of  Synod  now  handed  in  his  report,  which 

was  received  and  referred  to  a  committee. 

Committee. — Rev.  Wm.  Artz  and  P.  Ridenhour. 

Report  No.  7. 

Matthias  Barrier,  Treasurer  of  Synodical  Fund,  in  account  with  the  Evangeli- 
cal Lutheran  Synod  of  North  Carolina,     *  Dn. 

Received  of  former  Treasurer, $68  96:^ 

Contributions  at  last  synod, 57  28i 

Interest  on  moneys  loaned,  to  the  present, 2  00 

Total,  $V2^  2.5rt 

Cr. 

Paid,  by  direction  of  synod,  To  Rev.  W,  G.  Harter,       -         -  -      10  48 

"     B.  Arey,  -         -         -         -  5  OO 

"       "     S.  Rothrock,        -        -         -  -        1  19 

"     J.  D.  Scheck,  ...  87 

"  "  "       "     B.  Kurtz  for  printing  minutes,  -      57  08 


Total  paid  oof,         $74  C2 
Balance  in  the  Treasury,        .$53  63$ 
MATTHIAS  BARRIER,  Trea.  of  Synod. 


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AMOUNT  OF  SYNODICAL  FUNDS. 

Amount  in  the  hands  of  Treasurer, ^53  63^ 

Contributions  at  the  present  meeting,  -         -         -         -         -        52  23^ 


^105  5GJ 

Committee  to  examine  the  accounts  of  the  Treasurer  ol* 
Synodical  Fund  reported. 

Report  No.  8. 

Your  committee,  appointed  to  examine  the  Report  of  the  Treasurer  of  Synod, 
bey  leave  to  state,  that  they  have  attended  to  this  duty  and  would  report  to  synod 
that  they  find  the  same  correct.  Respectfully, submitted, 

WM.  ARTZ, 

Adopted.  P.  RIDENHOUR. 

A  motion  for  adjournment  was  now  carried. 

Synod  adjourned  until  to- morrow  morning  8^  o'clock. 

Closed  with  jDrayer  by  the  President. 

FIFTH  SESSION. 

TuESD.VY  Morning,  May  4th,  1847. 

Synod  met  and  was  opened  with  prayer  by  llie  Secretary. 
After  the  calling  of  the  roll,  the  minutes  of  yesterday  were 
read  and  approved. 

Contributions  for  the  Synodical  Treasury  were  now  called 
for. 

XVI.  Resolved.  That  a  committee  be  appointed  to  receive 
any  contributions  intended  for  Synod,  pay  them  over  to  the 
Treasurer  elect,  and  take  his  bond. 

Committee — Col.  D.  Lents  and  J.  Faggart. 

The  ibllowing  scries  of  resolutions  were  now  adopted. 

XVJl.  Resolved^  That  the  standing  committees  of  this  Sy- 
nod be  as  follows  : 

1 .  On  the  President's  Report  and  accompanying  documents. 

2.  On  Petitions  and  Vacancies. 

3.  On  Unfinished  Business. 

4.  On  the  state  of  Finance  in  our  several  Funds. 

5.  On  the  state  of  Religion — And  as  many  select  or  special 
committees  as  the  exigency  of  each  synod  may  require. 


5^3 

Whereas,  the  practice  of  drunkennesss  exists  among  us  tcr 
a  great  and  very  injurious  extent,  which  we  deeply  deplore  ; 
and  as  expressive  of  our  feelings  upon  the  subject  of  Tem- 
perance— 

XVIII.  Resolved,  That  while  we  disapprove  all  ultraism 
upon  this  subject,  such  as  the  exclusion  of  wine  in  the  Eu- 
charist, &c.,  yet  we  cordially  approbate  sobriety  in  the  strict- 
est sense  of  that  term  ;  and  freely  countenance  all  those 
scriptural  measures,  adopted  for  the  discontinuance  of  infem- 
perance.  We  recommend  this  subject  to  the  serious  conside- 
ration of  all  our  churches  and  church  officers,  as  we  deem  it 
exceedingly  imprudent,  as  well  as  really  injurious  to  the  in- 
terests of  the  church,  for  its  members  to  participate  in  the 
viamifacture  and  sale  of  ardent  spirits  as  an  article  of  traffic. 

XIX.  Rcsolccfl,  That  the  ordained  ministers  and  licentiates 
now  composing  this  body,  and  all  who  may  hereafter  connect 
themselves  with  this  body  be  required  to  subscribe  their 
names  to  the  Constitution  of  our  Synod. 

Immediately  after  the  passage  of  the  foregoing  resolution, 
the  ordained  ministers  and  licentiates  present, subscribed  their 
names  to  the  Constitution,  according  to  their  age  in  office. 

Ordered,  That  the  Treasurer  of  synod  pay  Rev.  J.  B.  An- 
thony,  former  Secretary,  83  41,  as  expense  arising  out  of  the 
office. 

Ordered,  That  Rev.  S.  Rothrock  receive  8G  15  on  account 
of  travelling  expenses  to  Western  Va.,  and  postage. 

Ordered,  That  the  former  Corresponding  Secretary  receive 
•^^^  cents  on  account  of  postage  on  minutes  of  sister  synods. 

The  committee  on  synodical  contributions  now  reported. 
Report  rVo.  9. 

The  following  are  the- contributions  that  have  been  handed  in  to  your  conimitee  : 
From  Rev.  J.  D.  Scheclis  churches. 

St-  John's, ^jj  00 

Ludur's  Chapel,  -         --..*..       400— $r200 

From  Rev.  S.  RothrocVs  churches. 

Organ, -        7  00 

St.  Stephen/*, 2  25 9  05. 


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From  Rev.  Wm.  Artz^s  churches. 

Frieden's, 80 

St.  Paul's,  -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -        1  20 

Lou's, 1  10 3  10 

From  Rev.  J.  A.  Linn's  churches. 

St,  Matthew's, 2  46^ 

Luther's, 86^ 

St.  Paul's, 2  00 5  33 

From  Rev.  W.  G,  Ilarter's  churches. 

St.  James',      -             -'-!'-             -             -  3  00 

St.  Enoch's,    -             -             -     '        -             -             -  2  90 

Bethel,            -             -             -   ^        -             -             -  1  00 

Union,    -------       45 7  35 

From  Rev.  B.  Areifs  church. 

St.  Michael's 2  25 2  25     . 

From  Rev.  J.  Crimes  churches. 

St.  Matthew's, 72 72 

From  Rev.  J.  SwicegooiTs  churches. 

Hopewell,        -         -        -         --         -         -         -       75 7'» 

From  vacant  churches. 

St.  John's,  Salisbury,  -  -  -  -  -  3  00 

Union,  3  10 

Sandy  Creek,  -  -  -  -  '  1  -^ 

Leonard's,         -  -  -  -  -  -       80 

Beck's,  -  -  -  .         -  -  -       82 8  99 

From  individuals. 

Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony, 1  00 

"     J.  C.  Hope, 50 

"     W.  H.  Fink, 1  00 2  50 

Total,  ^52  24 

Respectfully  submitted, 

D.  LENTS, 
Adopted.  JOHN  FAGGART.' 

Synod  now  went  into  an  election  for  delegates  to  the  Gen- 
eral Synod,  and  Corresponding  delegates  to  S.  Carolina  and 
Western  Virginia  Synods,  which  resulted  as  follows  : 

To  General  Sf/nod—Rev.  J.  D.  Scheck,  and  Mr.  M.  Barrier. 

To  South  Carolina  Synod — Rev.  J.  A.  Linn. 

To  Western  Virginia— Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony. 

XX.  Resolved,  That  jhe  President  appoint  a  committee 
whose  duty  it  shall  be  to  inquire  into  the  practicability  of 
forming  our  congregations  into  regular  pastorates,  and  that 
said  committee  report  at  next  meeting  of  Synod. 


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Commiltee — Uevs.  J.  B.  Anthony,  B.  Arey,  and  W.  Artz. 

Synod  now  proceeded  to  an  election  for  the  place  oi  its 
next  annual  meeting.  Hopewell  church,  Stokes  county,  and 
St.  Paul's  church,  Catawba  county,  were  put  in  nomination  ; 
and  after  counting  the  votes  it  was  ascertained  that  St.  Paul's 
church,  Catawba  county,  A^.  C,  was  selected  as  the  place  for 
the  next  synod.     Whereu])on  it  was, 

XXI.  Resolved,  That  when  this  Synod  adjourns,  it  stand 
adjourned  to  meet  again  at  the  place  already  selected,  at  10 
o'clock,  A.  M.,  on  Friday  before  the  first  Sabbath  in  3Iay, 
1S4S. 

XXII.  Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Synod  be,  and  tliry 
are  hereby  cordially  given  to  the  people  of  Organ  church  and 
vicinity  for  the  kind  and  hospitable  manner  in  which  they 
have  entertained  the  present  meeting  of  Synod. 

XXIII.  Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  have  1000  copies  of 
the  Minutes  of  the  present  Synodical  meeting  printed — to 
send  two  copies  to  each  sister  synod  in  the  United  States,  ex- 
cept those  that  are  in  regular  correspondence  with  u^;,  to 
which  he  shall  send  five.  The  remainder  to  be  distributed 
within  our  own  synodical  limits. 

Synod  having  now  disposed  of  all  its  business,  and  in  con- 
formity to  a  resolution  passed  in  the  Ministerium,  the  Presi- 
dent then  proceeded  to  license  brother  William  II.  Fink,  ot 
Lexington  Theo.  Seminary,  who,  during  the  past  year,  labor- 
ed under  an  ad  interim  license,  but  was  on  this  occasion  fully 
set  apart  to  the  gospel  ministry. 

Synod  then  adjourned  sine  die. 

SAMUEL  ROTHROCK,  F resident. 

JOSEPH  A.  LIXiX,  Secretary. 


MINUTES 

OF 

THE    MINISTERIUM. 

FIRST    SESSION. 

May  3d.,  8  o'clock,  P.  M. 

The  rrrpeting  was  opened  with  appropriate  religious  exer- 
cises by  the  President.  In  consequence  of  the  indisposition 
of  the  Secretary,  bro.  Barter  consented  to  take  the  chair. — 
Bros.  Svvicegood  and  Fink,  licentiates,  now  handed  in  their 
journals  and  licenses. 

I.  Resolved,  That  we  are  gratified  to  learn  from  brother  J. 
Swicegood's  journal,  that  he  has  been  regularly  employed, 
during  the  past  year,  in  preaching  on  the  Sabbath,  and  also 
in  attending  protracted  meetings,  catechising,  &c. 

II.  Resolved,  That  bro.  Fink  give  us  the  outlines  and  sub- 
stance of  his  sermon,  presented  to  this  Ministerium. 

Which  he  accordingly  drd.  Having  no  regular  journal, 
he  then  made  a  verbal  statement  of  his  ministerial  labors 
during  the  year. 

III.  Resolved,  That  bro.  Fink's  sermon  and  verbal  state- 
ment, as  parts  of  trial,  be  sustained. 

IV.  Resolved,  That  bro.  Fink  be  now  examined  in  view  of 
bis  licensure,  and  that  the  President  conduct  the  examination. 

The  President  accordingly  examined  bro.  F. — Fiist,  as  to 
his  motives  for  seeking  the  Ministry.  Secondl//,  the  qualifi- 
cations, moral  and  mental,  necessary  for  a  Gospel  Minisler. 
And  Thirdlfj,  on  the  doctrines  of  Christian  Theology. 

The  applicants  for  Licensure  withdrew  from  the  Ministe- 
rium. until  the  question  of  th/nr  licensure  was  considered. 

\'.  Resolved,  That  bro.  Swicegood's  license  be  renewed. 

YI.  .Resolved,  That  bro-  Fink  receive  a  license  for  one  year,, 
and  fbaC'he  be  placed  under  the  direction  of  the  officers  of 
r)ynocF. 

In  accordance  with  a  resolution  past  at  the  last  meeting  of 
Synod,  it  was  made  the  duty  of  the  upper  Conference  District 


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to  inquire  into  the  practicability  of  erecting  a  church  on  the 
road  leading  from  Salisbury  to  Statesviile.  Bro.  Arey  then 
informed  the  Ministerium  that  said  resolution  had  been  com- 
plied with,  and  that  efforts  are  making  to  erect  a  house  of 
worship.  Bro.  Arey  regards  this  as  a  very  important  field. 
VII.  Resolved,  That  we  now  adjourn.' 

SAML.  KOTIIROCK.  Fres. 

JOS.  A.  LINN,  Secretary. 


PROCEEDINGS 
OF  Tin: 

MISSIONARY  &  EDUCATION  SOCIETY 

OF    THE 

EVAN.  LUTH.  SYNOD  OF  xN.  CAROLINA. 


According  to  last  year's  appointment,  the  society  met  on 
.Alonday,  2h  o'clock,  P.  M.,  May  3d.,  1847,  in  Organ  Church. 
The  object'^of  the  Society  was  then  stated  by  the  President, 
^vhen  thirty-seven  persons  enrolled  themselves  as  members 
ol'  the  Society  for  one  year.  Those  having  contributed  the 
necessary  amount  for  membership  on  Sabbath  were  also  ad- 
mitted to  seats  and  votes. 

The  Society  next  proceeded  to  an  election  of  ofiicers  for 
the  ensuing  year,  which  resulted  as  follows  : 
Rev.  S.  UOTIIROCK,  Frcsident. 
'•      JOHN  D.  SCHECK,  Vice  President. 
"      J.  A.  LINN,  Stcretary. 

D.  BARIllNGEll,  Esq..  Treasurer. 

The  letter  and  report  of  Rev.  J.  Scherer,  Missionary  in 


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Davidson  and  Stokes  counties,  was  now  presented  to  the  So- 
ciety by  a  member  of  the  Executive  Committee. 

The  Treasurer  of  the  Miss,  and  Ed.  Society  handed  in  his 
report,  which  was  received  and  referred  to  a  committee. 

Committee — Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony  and  Col.  D.  Lents. 

The  President  made  the  following  appointments  : 

As  Executive  Committee — Rev.  Messrs.  J.  B.  Anthony,  W. 
G.  Harter,  and  Wm.  Artz. 

Board  of  Directors— Rev.  J.  D.  Scheck,  Messrs.  D.  Lents, 
C.  A.  Heilig,  Dr.  H.  Kelly,  J.  Miller,  senr.,  and  Paul  Cruse. 

The  Executive  Committee  of  last  year  now  reported. 
Report  No.  I. 

Your  Committee  would  respectfully  report,  that  they  have  attended  to  the  du- 
ties assigned  them  by  the  society  to  the  best  of  their  ability.  Accordingly  no 
effort  was  lost  on  their  part  to  procure  suitable  and  competent  Missionaries  to 
supply  the  destitute  portions  of  our  Church. 

On  the  8th  of  June,  I  addressed  a  letter  to  brother  J.  Scherer,  in  order  to  pro- 
cure his  services  in  the  fieid,  as  v*e  understood  he  had  expressed  a  willingness  to 
serve,  provided  the  society  would  extend  to  him  the  necessary  compensation.  In 
the  early  part  of  July,  I  received  an  answer  to  my  letter,  in  which  he  expressed 
a  willingness  to  serve  the  society,  and  accordingly  forwarded  his  appointments. 

He  commenced  his  labors  about  the  first  of  August  last,  and  prosecuted  them 
very  successfully  for  something  like  a  month  and  a  half,  as  well  as  we  could  as- 
certain ;  at  the  close  of  which  time  we  were  sorry  to  hear  that  he  was  taken  sick, 
and  had  to  return  home. 

As  we  expect  a  report  from  bro.  Scherer  at  this  meeting  of  the  society,  we  will 
refer  the  society  to  that  report  for  further  information  on  this  part  of  the  subject, 
as  also  in  regard  to  the  existing  state  of  things  in  our  Church  in  Davidson  and 
Stokes  counties,  which  we  had  assigned  him  as  his  field  of  labor. 

During  the  latter  part  of  August  or  first  of  September,  I  received  a  second  let- 
ter from  bro.  S.,  in  which  he  apprized  me  of  several  protracted  meetings  ;  also 
stated  the  importance  of  paying  immediate  attention  to  the  wants  of  our  churches 
in  those  counties,  stating,  that  they  were  like  a  dying  man,  and  unless  immediate- 
ly attended  to,  would  be  lost.  Bro.  Scherer  further  informed  me,  that  he  would 
be  pleased  if  the  society  could  furnish  him  with  a  small  amount  of  money  to  meet 
his  incidental  expenses.  Accordingly  on  the  7th  of  Sept.,  the  Committee  passed 
an  order  on  the  Treasurer  for  the  sum  of  $20  00,  which  was  forwarded  by  the 
first  opportunity.  On  a  subsequent  occasion  he  received  $5  50  more,  making  in 
all  .$25  50,  the  amount  expended  by  your  committee  for  Missionary  services  du- 
ring the  last  year.     Whether  bro.  S.  has  any  further  claims  on  the  society  or  not, 


1 


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we  are  unable  to  say.    If  he  has  we  presume  they  will  be  presented  in  proper  time. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

BENJ.  AREY,  Chairman. 

Adopted. 

The  committee  whose  duty  it,  was  to  audit  the  Treasurer's 
accounts  now  reported. 

Report  No.  2. 

David  Bfirringer,  Esq.,  in  account  with  the  Missionary  and  Education  Society 
of  the  Ejj^ngelical  Lutheran  Synod  of  North  Carolina,  May  3d.  1847. 

Received  of  former  Treasurer,  in  cash  and  cash  notes,     -         -         8228  3 1 
Received,  as  part  of  the  interest  due  on  the  above,      -         -         -  7  50 

Rec'd.  per  .7.  M.  Smith,  at  present  meeting,  interest  on  Cent'y.  Fund,       26  0^ 

Due  .Society  in  cash,  &c., 
Disbursed  for  Society : 

To  Rev.  J.  D.  Scheck, 

"     Mr.  ^^.  Barrier, 

''    Rev.  J.  Scherer,  as  per  order  of  Ex.  Committee, 

Balance,  -         -         - 

A  note  on  L.  C  Groseclose,  -  -         . 

'•     "      "    John  Krimminger,     -  -         -         - 

*•     "      "    W.  H.  Fink,       -  ... 

Total  amount,  -         -         .         .        ^437  7jJ. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

D.  BARRINGER,  Treasurer. 

Your  commiltee  have  examined  the  above  report,  and  find  it  correct. 

;>  .  J.  B.  ANTHONY, 

"•  D.  LENTS. 

Adopted. 

I.  Resolved,  That  a  committee  be  appointed  to  take  in  all 
moneys  intended  for  this  Society,  and  to  pay  them  over  to 
the  Treasurer  elect,  and  take  his  bond. 

Committee— Kqv,  W.  G.  Harter  and  M.  Barrier. 

Contributwns  to  Missionary  and  Education  Society. 

Paid  by  the  members  of  the  Parent  Society,  $12  12^ 

Collection  on  Sabbath, 15  77^ 

Auxiliary  Society  at    St.  Stephen's  church,  per 

Rev.  S.  R/>throck, 5  50 


82(il 

87i 

$1  25 

2  87 

20  00 24 

12 

237 

75i 

75  00 

60  00 

65  00—200 

00 

30 

Amount  brought  over  from  page  29,  833  40 
Auxiliary  Society  at  St.  James,  Concord,  per 

Rev.  W.  G.  Hartor,  -  -  -  -  5  72 
Collections  in  St.  Paul's  &  Matthew's  churches 

per  Rev.  J.  A.  Linn,        -         -         -         .  -     3  20 

Interest  arising  from  Cent.  Fund,  at  Bethel  church,  1  20 


Amount,        -        .        -        .     $43  52 
AMOUNT   OF  MISSIONARY  FUNDS. 

In  the  hands  of  Treasurer,  as  per  his  Report,  $437  75^ 

Amount  paid  in  at  present  meeting,   -         -         -  43  52 
A  note  on  J.  Krimminger,  as  per  order  of  Rev. 

Mr.  Grseber,  -         -*      -         -         -         -  110  00 


Total  Amount,         -         -         $591  27^ 
The  committee  on  Contributions,  &c.,  now  reported. 
Rej)ort  No,  3. 

The  committee  appointed  to  receive  the  Missionary  Contribution's,  to  pay  them 
over  to  the  Treasurer  elect,  and  take  his  bond,  beg  leave  to  state  that  they  have 
attended  to  these  duties.  Respectfully  submitted, 

WM.  G.  HARTER, 
M.  BARRIER. 
Adopted. 

II.  Resolved,  That  we  recommend  that  all  the  Ministers  in 
connection  with  this  Synod  preach  Missionary  and  Education 
sermons  to  their  several  churches,  and  take  up  collections  in 
behalf  of  this  Society. 

III.  Resolved,  That  the  President  appoint  some  one  to 
preach  a  Missionary  and  Education  sermon  at  our  next  meet- 
ing of  Synod,  on  Sabbath  afternoon,  and  that  a  collection  be 
taken  up  for  the  aid  of  this  Societv. 

The  President  then  appointed  the  Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony  to 
preach  the  Missionary  sermon. 

IV.  Resolved,  That  Rev.  .1.  Crim  receive  820  00  as  an  ad- 
ditional compensation  for  his  labors  in  his  present  field  during 
the  next  synodical  year. 


SI 

V.  Resolved,  That  Rev.  J.  Swicegood  also  receive  $20  00 
as  an  additional  compensation  for  his  services  in  Davidson 
and  Stokes  counties  during  the  past  year. 

VI.  Resolved,  That  brother  Swicegood  be  requested  to  take 
charge  of  Hopewell  and  Emanuel  churches,  of  Stokes  coun- 
ty, as  an  additional  part  of  his  field  of  labor  ;  and  that  he 
receive  the  same  additional  compensation,  that  he  received 
last  year. 

VII.  Resolved,  That  extracts  of  the  proceedings  of  this  So- 
ciety be  printed  with  the  minutes  of  Synod. 

VIII.  Resolved,  That  the  next  meeting  of  the  Society  shall 
convene  at  2  o'clock  on  Monday,  P.  M.,  at  the  place  of  the 
meeting  of  Synod. 

IX.  licsolced,  That  this  Society  now  adjourn. 

JOS.  A.  LINN, 
/Sec.  of  Miss,  and  Ed,  Society, 


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[APPENDIX 


] 


STATISTICAE^  TABLE    OF   THE    LUTHERAN   CHURCH 
L\    THE    UNITED  STATES. 

Compiled  from  Published  Reports  q/"  1845  and  1846. 


is,    s 

NAMES  OF  SYNODS.  '\t  ^'t    • 

1 

c 
.2 

1= 

1 
Communicants. 

c 
0 

■f 
•s 
< 

1     m 

i     2 

I'i 

i90i       5 

Nortli  Carolina,          -         -'l803 

11 

21 

149 

2272 

216 

12 

New  York,       -         -         -  1787 

35 

35;  294 

7781 

1421 

-j     6||-<32 

Viro-inia,  -         -         -         -  1833 

20 

39    151 

1639 

171 
1243 

14       7      15 

Maryland,         -         -         -jl818 

32 

64    631 

8898 

54    272      65 

Alleghany,  '      -         -         -']841 

20 

61  i  323 

4175 

530 

€1    134i     46 

"Western  Virginia,      -         -:1842 

8 

23      25 

1516 

142 

8     21,       7 

We.?t  Pennsylvania,  -         -'1819 

43 

128'  923 

14053 

1495 

-'  459    102 

English  synod  of  Ohio,       -il833 

41 

114    505 

5259 

655 

8O!     95      64 

South  Carolina,          -         -  1824 

31 

46j  324 

3071 

448 

_ 

154      17 

Hartwick,         -         -         -  1830 

15 

251  161 

3000 

199 

- 

Sv-nod  of  the  West,  -         -'l841 

27 

60    132 

3657 

529 

_:       _       _ 

East  Pennsylvania,    -         -1842 

24 

52   333 

5207 

673 

-    120     51 

Miami,     -         -         -         -1844 

20 

37!  159 

1940 

194 

101:        -      12 

Pittsburg,          -         -         -,1845 
Total  in  connection       ; 
with  General  Synod, 

15 

52 

264 

3473 

514       -       -       - 

342 

757 

4374 

65^41 

8429    3301018    416 

j         j         , 

Pennsylvania,  -         -         -  1747 

69 

1921964 

25414 

4389!       -1743      75 

--■^       55-  L  Eastern  District  1831 
•I  |'>:^  \  West'n  District,  1831 

21 

67!  480 

657.7 

1182       -   317!     29 

34 

90   482 

9281 

1327,       -   335i     27 

"^-  ^  ^  ^  ^  English,  -         -  1841 

9 

341   149 

2^7 

317       -     72i       6 

Frankean,         -         -         -1838 

27 

32    150 

2058 

137i       8       -     11 

Indiana,  -          -          - 

20 

90!  200 

7200 

130       _       -       - 

Michigan,          -         -         -1843 

4 

7 

.  50 

500 

4^:   -;   -1   - 

(ndinnapolis,     -         -         -  1846 

*';  ■    _ 

_ 

'.  ■■  — 

*2000 

South  Western,          -         -  1846 

~ 

_ 

*1500 

'I'eiiiiessee,         - 

Total  not  connected 

with  General  Synod, 

20 

j    90 

300 

7200 

250,       J       -       - 

r204 

6023775 
I351'8149 

64,i57 
130,098 

7777       8  2461    148 

('Uind  Total, 

546 

16,206   338  4085   564 

^Estimated. 

"     OFFICERS 

OF    THE 

SYNODVP   NORTH    CAROLINA 

Rev.  Sam'l.  Rothrock,  President. 

"     Joseph  A.  Linn,  Rec.  Secretary. 

"     Wm.  G.  Harter,  Cor.  Secretary. 
Mr.  Matthias  Barrier,  Treasurer. 
Col.  J.  M.  Smith,  Trea.  of  Centenary  Fund. 
Mr.  Daniel  Miller,  Trea.  of  Seminary  Fund. 


OFFICERS  OF  THE  MISS.  &  EDUCATION  SOCIETY. 

Rev.  S.  Rothrock,  President. 

"     J.  D.  ScHECK,  Vice  President. 

*•     J.  A.  Linn,  Secretary. 
David  Barringer,  Esq.,  Treasurer. 


The  Forty -second  annual  meeting  of  the  Synod  of  North 
Carolina  will  be  held  at  St.  Paul's  Churc'h,  in  Catawba  Coun- 
ty, N.  C,  commencing  at  10  o'clock,  on  Friday  before  the 
first  Sabbath  in  May,  1818. 

JOSEPH  A.  LINN, 

Secrelary. 


